How to Build a Secret Compartment Box Out of Little More Than a 2 x 4

If you've got a spare 2 x 4 and a little bit of time, you could soon be hiding your contraband treasures in this DIY box of secrets. Made mostly out of a 2 x 4, the box not only boasts a hidden tray, but actually allows you to lock it in place, so even if someone knows exactly where the hidden part is, they won't be able to pull it out.

Designed and made by Dustin Penner, the box is 9 inches wide, 6 inches tall, and 3 inches deep, and doesn't require much in the way of sophisticated tools. And with its clever locking mechanism, it's a whole heck of a lot better than hiding your valuable secrets in at the back of your sock drawer.